- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Prescott, AZ
Granite Mountain Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Granite Mountain Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040673000565
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granite Mountain Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Prescott · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Granite Mountain Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Mountain Middle School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Prescott, AZ.
School address
District: Prescott Unified District (4466) · Arizona
NCES ID 040673000565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Granite Mountain Middle School shrank from 520 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 040673000565 · Prescott, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 15.5:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Prescott High School (1,497 students)
Granite Mountain Middle School shrank from 520 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Granite Mountain Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prescott High
Prescott High School
1,497 students
- This school 512
Granite Mountain Middle School
512 students
- Prescott Mile 482
Prescott Mile High Middle School
482 students
- Abia Judd Elem 471
Abia Judd Elementary School
471 students
- Taylor Hicks S 370
Taylor Hicks School
370 students
- Lincoln Elemen 275
Lincoln Elementary School
275 students
What this shows Granite Mountain Middle School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Granite Mountain Middle School compares
Granite Mountain Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 40% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Arizona - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Granite Mountain Middle School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prescott Unified District (4466) reports $10,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Granite Mountain Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prescott Mile High Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abia Judd Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor Hicks School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granite Mountain Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Granite Mountain Middle School
How many students attend Granite Mountain Middle School?
Granite Mountain Middle School has 512 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Prescott, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite Mountain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Granite Mountain Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Granite Mountain Middle School?
28.8% of students at Granite Mountain Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granite Mountain Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Granite Mountain Middle School is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Prescott, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granite Mountain Middle School?
Granite Mountain Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Granite Mountain Middle School rank among elementary schools in Prescott?
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Mountain Middle School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Prescott, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Prescott on the city page.
What other schools are in Prescott Unified District (4466)?
Besides Granite Mountain Middle School, Prescott Unified District (4466) also operates Prescott High School (1,497 students), Prescott Mile High Middle School (482 students), and Abia Judd Elementary School (471 students). See the Prescott Unified District (4466) district page for the complete list.